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Emily Wilson - The Odyssey

The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travellers, hospitality and the yearning for home.

About This Event

Classicist Emily Wilson discusses her new translation of The Odyssey -the first English translation by a woman. She talks about her work on the text and reveals how the ancient story is relevant today.